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J&S Transport- Freightliner for Sale

2007 PETERBILT WITH 2010 COTTRELL CX-11 SOFT TIE EQUIPMENT!!  EQUIPMENT WAS PUT INTO SERVICE IN DECEMBER OF 2009.  TRUCK OPTIONS INCLUDE; TILT & TELE STEERING, DUAL AIR RIDE SEATS, PWR MIRRORS W/ HEAT, PWR WINDOWS, PWR DOOR LOCKS, FULL GAUGE PACKAGE.    

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Driver training rulemaking committee talks entry-level driver definition, consequences of rule

The FMCSA committee tasked with producing an entry-level driver training rule concluded its first meetings in Washington, D.C., last week, where committee members discussed broad topics needing

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Senator wants Congress to reform FMCSA, says agency has botched regulatory responsibilities

Saying it has ignored Congress, the Government Accountability Office and members of the trucking industry, Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska) Wednesday leveled some harsh criticism at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and called for reforming the agency.

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Convoy Technologies develops TrailerCam monitor

Convoy Technologies announced the availability of the TrailerCam wireless video monitoring system. The system is comprised of both a ruggedized, portable wireless magnetic-mount camera/transmitter, and a 7-inch LCD color monitor/receiver.

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House introduces bill to clarify CSA ratings’ role in hiring carriers

Five Republicans in the U.S. House have introduced a bill that would require shippers, brokers, freight forwarders and others to vet carriers prior to hiring them.

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Walmart driver in Tracy Morgan case files appeal to halt proceedings

The truck operator at the center of Tracy Morgan’s lawsuit against Walmart and its private fleet has filed an appeal against a judge’s recent rulingthat allowed the case to proceed in light of the criminal case against the driver.

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Trucking Alliance’s 2015 agenda includes push for quicker action on e-logs, insurance increase rule, retaining public CSA scores and more

The Alliance for Driver Safety & Security, colloquially known asthe Trucking Alliance, laid out this week its 2015 priorities for regulators and lawmakers

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Sleep science: fleets using software to write their own HOS rules

The trucking industry has more than 18 months of experience with the new hours-of-service (HOS) rules. And with widespread use of electronic logging devices and advanced planning tools, fleets and drivers are staying compliant and productive.

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Low-tech truck revolution: Will modern truck technology create a market for simpler, more affordable trucks?

The pace of technological change in trucking over the past decade has been breathtaking. Commercial vehicles rolling off assembly lines now boast standard and optional features that would have been unthinkable on high-end luxury cars just a few years ago.

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